Erdington Academy

About Erdington Academy

Erdington Academy is a mixed, non-denominational secondary school in Birmingham that currently teaches 931 pupils, slightly above its official capacity of 900. This oversubscription is reflected in its admissions data for the 2025/26 intake, where the school received 789 applications for 182 places, giving a ratio of 4.34 applicants per place. However, only 98 of those applications were first-preference offers, suggesting that while demand is high, many families list it as a lower choice. The school serves a notably disadvantaged community: 56.6% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is well above the national average and places it among the most deprived intakes in the local authority. This context is important when interpreting its academic results, as schools with high FSM percentages often face additional challenges in achieving top-line outcomes.

In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, Erdington Academy was rated Good overall, with Good marks for quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This represents a clear improvement from its previous inspection in 2019, when it was rated Requires Improvement. On academic measures, the school’s Progress 8 score for 2023/24 was -0.12, which is below the Birmingham local authority average of 0.09 and places it 58th out of 83 schools in the area. Its Attainment 8 score of 39.2 is modest, and only 27.6% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. The EBacc entry rate is low at 8.4%, and the EBacc average point score of 3.25 reflects a narrow academic focus. That said, the Progress 8 banding is classified as Average, meaning the school broadly helps pupils achieve expected progress from their starting points.

The school offers a wide range of facilities including a sports hall, swimming pool, astro turf, theatre, and music rooms, and runs clubs such as debate, chess, and Young Enterprise. Sports on offer include rowing, martial arts, and rugby alongside more traditional options. Erdington Academy has a comprehensive SEND provision, covering specific learning difficulties, autism, speech and language needs, and physical disabilities, making it a potentially strong fit for families whose children require additional support. There is no sixth form or nursery on site. Given its high FSM intake and oversubscribed places, the school is likely to suit families in the local area who value a broad curriculum and strong pastoral support, though those prioritising high academic outcomes or EBacc entry may want to look at higher-performing peers in Birmingham.

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